3 General Symptoms of the Body
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3 General Symptoms of the
Body
Fever
Shock
Pain
Fever
An
increased temperature by
the body to destroy invading
pathogens.
– Life is protein-dependent,
soooo…….
Denature them.
Clinical Manifestations/Etiologies
of Fever
Infections
– Viral, bacterial, fungal, rickettsial
– Fever of Undetermined origin
CNS – CVA, Head injuries
Neoplasms – tumors
Cardiovascular – MI, Bacterial
Endocarditis, CHF, Tachycardias
FUO
Clinical Manifestations/Etiologies
of Fever
Physical Agents
– Heat Stroke, Radiation, Surgery
Chemical Agents
– Drugs, Anesthesia, Anaphylaxis
Psychogenic
Fluid
Imbalances
Fever Treatments
Remove Root Cause
– Sometimes Difficult
Increased fluid intake
Alcohol sponging
Cold Baths/Ice Baths
Antipyretic Drugs (Aspirin,
Acetaminophen)
– Prostaglandin inhibition (hypothalamus)
Shock
Low
blood perfusion through
vessels.
– Thus, tissue delivery is low.
– Any change in flow, distribution,
reduction in blood flow will cause
shock.
Shock Signs and Symptoms
Ashen pallor
Cold, Moist Skin
Rapid Pulse
Thirst
Decreased Urine Output
Acidosis
Shock Syndromes
Neurogenic Shock: Psychogenic, Fainting,
Syncope
– Pain, trauma, unpleasant sights
“Faint at the sight of blood”
Hypovolemic: Loss of blood volume
– Large wounds, progressive dehydration
Sepsis: Shock due to infection
Shock Syndromes
Cardiogenic – MI, Tachycardias
Metabolic
– Fluid alteration/Electrolyte imbalance
– Uremia (First Azotemia)
Kidney Failure
Uremia take a long time to develop.
Azotemia is measurable, without symptoms.
Allergic - Anaphylaxis
Shock Treatment
Position head lower than feet
Warmth (cover up)
Maintain Airway (esp. in anaphylaxis)
Pain Killers
Fluids
Vassopressor Drugs – Bring up BP
Diuretics (for urine increase)
What do YOU do?
Position
head
Warmth
No
administration of fluids without
trained first aiders, doctors,
medical professionals.
Pain
“Discomfort”
Subjective
Experience
Nociception
– Stimulation of neural pathways that
causes pain to be sensed.
Painkillers – narcotic
or non-narcotic
Treatment:
http://www.painclinic.uk.com/multidisiplinary.htm
– osteopathy, physiotherapy,
chiropractic
Meds
Physical
– Painkillers, anti-inflammatory, muscle
relaxers, steroid injections (joints or
muscles).
Nerve
Blocks
– Drug combo. At spinal column
(painkillers, steroids). Long acting.
Joint
injections
– Spine, shoulders, hip
Radiofrequency Treatments
– Needle carries electric pulse to destroy sensory
nerves to an area (Spine, neck, back).
Pulsed radiofrequency
– Similar procedure as Radiofrequency.
– “Stuns” nerve – no permanent damage.
Stimulation Therapy
– TENS (Trans-Cutaneous Electrical Stimulation)
– Acupuncture
Psychological/Pain management program
– Relaxation, Information, Education, Phys.
Therapy, Reconditioning.